Nasarawa vow to pick points in Owerri

Nasarawa United captain, Baba Idris, has emphatically stated that their mission to Owerri is to pick points off Heartland in their Week 18 clash at the Dan Anyiam Stadium.

Idris, who spoke to supersport.com, is of the opinion that given fair officiating, he is sure that the team will pick at least a point off their hosts.

“We are not going for a jamboree in Owerri, we are going there for business and we want to grab points there,” he stated.

“The team has resolved to go all out to get the maximum points at stake. If the officiating is fair, then I am sure we can do that. Heartland are formidable at home, but I’m confident I and my teammates can do the business there.”

The 20-year-old centre-back also called on the League Management Company (LMC) to check the excesses of fans as security is a necessary precursor for fairness and entertainment.

“I must commend the LMC for what they are doing, teams are now picking more away points than previous seasons, but the issue of security has to be addressed so that teams playing away can feel they have an equal opportunity to play and gain points,” said Idris.

The former Plateau United defender also revealed that their ambition is to nick a continental slot at the end of the season, so as to get back to Africa after having a taste of continental football in 2007.

“We want to get back into Africa, that’s our main objective this season. I’ll be satisfied if we can achieve that, our fans surely deserve it. The Nasarawa state government has promised to help us actualise this dream, and we are sure we can do it.” he concluded.

Nasarawa United will confront Heartland in a Week 18 clash on Thursday at the Dan Anyiam Stadium smarting from a 1-0 home win against basement side, Sharks courtesy a Victor Namo strike.

The Solid Miners are occupying the seventh position on the log with 25 points from 17 matches.